Should I allow SLASS access to the Internet?

Question

I have a program called slass asking for access to the internet - and my fire wall keeps blocking it - I'm not sure what this is, I've googled it, and keep getting that it's a legitamte program, but can leave you open to viruses - I'm wondering why it has never attempted to access before? I've run spyware and virus scan software and both have come up clean (except the usual tracking cookies and stuff) - what should I do?!

Answer 1

It seems the file asking for Access is Lsass.exe if so then you can give it access as this file is required to have access for Internet Connection on your computer. This file should be located in your C:\Windows\System32 and this is LSA Shell (Export Version). It means lsass.exe- Local Security Authentication Server (This is how you connect to your network.)



So check if the file name you are mentioning here is SLASS.exe but the File name should be Lsass.exe. Lsass.exe should be allowed. While SLASS.exe should not be allowed.

Answer 2

"slass.exe" is the Local Security Authentication Server. It verifies the validity of user logons to your PC/Server. It generates the process responsible for authenticating users for the Winlogon service. This process is performed by using authentication packages such as the default Msgina.dll. If authentication is successful, Lsass generates the user's access token, which is used to launch the initial shell. Other processes that the user initiates inherit this token.



The slass.exe file is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. In other cases, lsass.exe is a virus, spyware, trojan or worm!



it could be "lSASS"



if this dosent help, try searching it on wikipedia.

Answer 3

IT IS NOT PART OF WINDOWS SYSTEM 32...DO NOT LISTEN TO THE 2 POST ABOVE ME...

everything i have found out is.....it is related to the SASSER WORM

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&rls=HPIC%2CHPIC%3A2006-48%2CHPIC%3Aen&q=how+do+i+remove+slass.exe



if this is the case...here is a removal tool for the sasser worm

if this does not work.....i have 2 things u can do.....first..try this



http://www.superantispyware.com/superant...now that u have what u need....lets clean the pc first

go to start..run..type in msconfig.....press ok...new window...press start up..select disable all.press apply..press ok

go to start..run..type in prefetch in new window in top left corner..select edit..select all..press delete.......yes..delete all...

go to start..all programs..system tools..disc clean up..select c drive..after it has finished analyzing..check all the boxes..press ok..when it has finished cleaning..it will disappear...

now go to start..control panel...folder options.....view...u will see a option that says "show all hidden files and folders"..check that..press apply..press ok.....

ok....now we need to go into safe mode....turn off ur computer.....as soon as u turn it back on...u have to press f8 repeatedly until u see a screen that shows u several different options.....u need to enter the option " safe mode" use the arrow keys on keyboard to scrool to it..then press enter...after u afew moments..u will see log on as.....admin or user....select user....after that u will see ur desktop......now open antispyware..( please update this b4 going into safe mode)..click scan my computer....select full or complete system scan.....then press next..it might take ahour or so..after it has finished..remove what ever it finds...now close superantispyware....

go to start.run..type in...%temp%...press ok..new window..go to edit.select all..press delete..tes..delete all....

go to start..control panel...folder options.....view...click reset to default..press apply..press ok...

now restart your computer...u will see a pop up from system configuration...put a check mark in the little box..press ok



if that dont work.. try this...http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php



only other thing i will suggest is the MICROSOFT MALICIOUS TOOL REMOVER

http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx